Supreme Court held that a bail order cannot be sustained if the court was not apprised of the accused's criminal antecedents and was misled
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"Enquiry for the offence of bigamy cannot be confined to the place of second marriage but must necessarily take into account the subsisting matrimonial relationship."
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"Only in the event of the Single Judge excluding time and finding the Section 34 application to be within time, that question of consideration on merits
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"To castigate a Judicial Officer for inadvertent typographical errors in a judgment, which did not, in any manner, affect the outcome of the case was
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"Such reports are not admissible under Section 293 CrPC (corresponding to Section 329 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023) and hence, have to be
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"It is a settled principle of criminal jurisprudence that the prosecution must stand on its own legs and establish the guilt of the accused beyond
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"The attempt by the learned senior counsel for the appellants to create a doubt on the prosecution case by falling back on the inconclusive digestive
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"The rigours of such provisions will 'melt down' where there is no likelihood of the trial being completed within a reasonable time and the period
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"The Assessing Officer is bound to dispose of the objections, if filed, by passing a speaking order, before proceeding with the assessment in respect of the abovesaid
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"The provisions of search and seizure under Section 42 of the NDPS Act are mandatory and non-compliance thereof is impermissible under law." Gujarat High Court
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"The plaintiff is not the author of the books. The question whether she can claim any copyright over literary works which were authored by different
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"The Executive Engineer under Section 95A is not expected to arrogate to himself the jurisdiction vested in the Civil Court and Co-operative Court and decide issues
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"The case of Delhi Airport Metro Express (supra) therefore does not widen the jurisdiction as suggested by the appellant. Interference under Section 37 cannot travel
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"The continuous employment of the petitioners on contractual basis for years together without any step by the State to create posts, absorb the teachers or
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"Section 95A is a summary procedure and is not intended to become a substitute for a civil trial concerning every disputed aspect of the redevelopment." Bombay
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"The very first Diwali after the solemnization of marriage marks a special milestone in the life of newlyweds, where usually both families exchange gifts such
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"The allegation that the appellant used to call the deceased 'stupid' and 'useless,' even if accepted prima facie, cannot to any extent qualify as an
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"The failure of the appellant/accused to furnish a plausible explanation and in discharging the burden cast upon him by virtue of Section 106 of the
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"The aforesaid Report would persuade us to accept the plea of the Appellant of having been deprived of her legitimate right for being appointed to
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"We also caution that the tendering of an apology cannot be regarded as a substitute for due care in the exercise of powers affecting the
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Supreme Court held that a bail order cannot be sustained if the court was not apprised of the accused's criminal antecedents and was misled
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"Enquiry for the offence of bigamy cannot be confined to the place of second marriage but must necessarily take into account the subsisting matrimonial relationship."
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"Only in the event of the Single Judge excluding time and finding the Section 34 application to be within time, that question of consideration on merits
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"To castigate a Judicial Officer for inadvertent typographical errors in a judgment, which did not, in any manner, affect the outcome of the case was
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"Such reports are not admissible under Section 293 CrPC (corresponding to Section 329 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023) and hence, have to be
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"It is a settled principle of criminal jurisprudence that the prosecution must stand on its own legs and establish the guilt of the accused beyond
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"The attempt by the learned senior counsel for the appellants to create a doubt on the prosecution case by falling back on the inconclusive digestive
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"The very first Diwali after the solemnization of marriage marks a special milestone in the life of newlyweds, where usually both families exchange gifts such
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"The allegation that the appellant used to call the deceased 'stupid' and 'useless,' even if accepted prima facie, cannot to any extent qualify as an
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"The failure of the appellant/accused to furnish a plausible explanation and in discharging the burden cast upon him by virtue of Section 106 of the
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"The aforesaid Report would persuade us to accept the plea of the Appellant of having been deprived of her legitimate right for being appointed to
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"We also caution that the tendering of an apology cannot be regarded as a substitute for due care in the exercise of powers affecting the
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"Rehabilitation delayed may, in substance, amount to rehabilitation denied." Holding that physical rescue alone does not satisfy the constitutional mandate to eradicate servitude, the Supreme
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"The critical condition of the petitioner's step-brother constitutes a circumstance warranting indulgence. No prejudice is likely to be caused by permitting the petitioner to attend
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"Learned Additional Solicitor General is right that only in the event of the Single Judge excluding time and finding the Section 34 application to be within
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on October 26, 2026, held that High Courts cannot dismiss petitions under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure,
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"We are also of the opinion that having held the writ to be not maintainable, the Division Bench of the High Court could not
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"Prima facie we are of the opinion that with the vesting of the property(ies) with the Bankruptcy Trustee under Section 128 read with 154
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"This Scheme is a statutory scheme because it is framed under statutory provision of Section 164A of the Act, 1988. Section 2 (38-A) defines the term
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NEW DELHI: Underscoring that an order granting enlargement on bail cannot be sustained when passed in ignorance or suppression of vital criminal antecedents, the Supreme
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"The rigours of such provisions will 'melt down' where there is no likelihood of the trial being completed within a reasonable time and the period
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"The Assessing Officer is bound to dispose of the objections, if filed, by passing a speaking order, before proceeding with the assessment in respect of the abovesaid
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"The provisions of search and seizure under Section 42 of the NDPS Act are mandatory and non-compliance thereof is impermissible under law." Gujarat High Court
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"The plaintiff is not the author of the books. The question whether she can claim any copyright over literary works which were authored by different
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"The Executive Engineer under Section 95A is not expected to arrogate to himself the jurisdiction vested in the Civil Court and Co-operative Court and decide issues
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"The case of Delhi Airport Metro Express (supra) therefore does not widen the jurisdiction as suggested by the appellant. Interference under Section 37 cannot travel
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"The continuous employment of the petitioners on contractual basis for years together without any step by the State to create posts, absorb the teachers or
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"Section 95A is a summary procedure and is not intended to become a substitute for a civil trial concerning every disputed aspect of the redevelopment." Bombay
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Madras High Court, in a significant ruling, strongly criticised the X Assistant City Civil Court, Chennai, for summarily dismissing an application under Order XXI Rule
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"An independent professional who relies upon books, records, and data furnished by the management cannot be hauled up under Section 628 without specific, concrete allegations
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"The subject shrine is only a temple and no religious institute is attached with this shrine; this temple cannot be considered as Math and as per
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"The role attributed to the appellants herein is merely that they were present at the scene, witnessed the occurrence, and failed to intervene or make
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"Applying the doctrine of strict construction, we are of the considered opinion that commission of offence by the company is an express condition precedent to
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"The concept of liberal approach cannot be made to a stage of totally unfettered free play. The delay of 3733 days is certainly an enormous
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Kerala High Court held on Friday that the State Government cannot abdicate or impermissibly delegate its obligation to finalise college staff fixation proposals to an affiliating university
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"The condonation of delay is not automatic. It hinges upon judicial discretion about a satisfactory explanation for the delay. Thus, it is incumbent upon the Trial Court
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"The Deed of Assignment is well backed by due authorisation and is consistent with, and an outcome of, the institutional framework and the IP Policy. By
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" Not only legal but a pious obligation is upon the husband to maintain his chaste wife, minor children and parents, if they are financially
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"The need to afford a fair opportunity to an objector does not justify avoidable or indefinite delay in execution proceedings; equally, the objective of expeditious
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Delhi High Court has held that formal proof of bank statements is not mandatory in a money recovery suit where the defendant admits the receipt
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Repeal of 135-Year-Old Law: Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 Mandates Technology-Neutral Proof for Digital Banking Records
The Indian legal
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The Juvenile Justice system in India has evolved significantly over the years, reflecting the changing societal values and international commitments towards the rights of children. The Juvenile
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Cross-examination is a critical component of the adversarial legal system, particularly in India, where it serves as a powerful tool for truth discovery. The process allows the
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In the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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The introduction of "The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023", "The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023", and "The Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023" marks a significant milestone in the Indian legal framework,
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